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1). Stagger (Verb) – विचलता
Definition: astonish or deeply shock
Synonyms:astonish, amaze, nonplus, startle, astound, surprise, bewilder, stun, flabbergast, shock, shake
Antonyms: carry on, continue, stay
Usage: I was staggered to find it was six o’clock
2). Evident (Adjective) – प्रत्यक्ष
Definition: clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Synonyms:obvious, apparent, noticeable, conspicuous, perceptible, perceivable, visible, observable, discernible, transparent, clear,
Antonyms: concealed, doubtful, uncertain, unclear, vague
Usage: she ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment
3). Suburb (Noun) – उपनगर
Definition: an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one
Synonyms: outpost, countryside, hinterland, outskirts, conurbation
Antonyms: centre, metropolis
Usage: a highly respectable suburb of Chicago
4). Assertion (Noun) – अभिकथन
Definition: a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
Synonyms:declaration, contention, statement, claim, submission, postulation, averment, opinion, proclamation, announcement, pronouncement, assurance,
Antonyms: desertion, quiet, silence, denial, rejection
Usage: his assertion that his father had deserted the family
5). Crisis (Noun) – संकट
Definition: a time of intense difficulty or danger
Synonyms: catastrophe, calamity, cataclysm, emergency, disaster;
Usage: the situation has reached crisis pointAntonyms: calm, miracle, benefit, wonder, blessing, breakthrough
6). Strive (Verb) – प्रयास करना
Definition: make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Synonyms: try, attempt, endeavour, aim, aspire, venture, undertake, seek, make an effort
Antonyms: neglect, dissuade, idle, agree, discourage, relax
Usage: national movements were striving for independence
7). Emphasize (Verb) – महत्त्व देना
Definition: give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing
Synonyms: highlight, point up, spotlight, foreground, play up, make a point of
Antonyms: understate, play down
Usage: they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child
8). Distaste (Noun) – अरुचि
Definition: mild dislike or aversion
Synonyms: dislike, disfavour, disdain
Antonyms: liking
Usage: Harry nurtured distaste for all things athletic
9). Unveil (Verb) – खुलासा करना
Definition: remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.
Synonyms: reveal, present, disclose, divulge, make known, make public, air, communicate, publish, broadcast
Antonyms: conceal, hide, withhold, cover, secrete
Usage: the Princess unveiled a plaque
10). Pragmatic (Adjective) – व्यवहारिक
Definition: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Synonyms: businesslike, down-to-earth, realistic, logical, practical, sober
Antonyms: excited, inefficient, unrealistic, impractical, irrational
Usage: a pragmatic approach to politics
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